The patterns of outrageous personal abuse, willful ignorance, self - centeredness, and immature bluster that are so commonly associated to climate - change denialism are entirely similar to the patterns of outrageous personal abuse, willful ignorance, self - centeredness, and immature bluster that are all - too - familiar to families who
grapple with alcohol abuse.
Family law courts frequently
grapple with the question of substance
abuse and its impact on a person's parenting capabilities because parental
alcohol and drug
abuse can profoundly damage the lives of children.